The Consell de Formentera has announced the temporary suspension of the reception of pruning and gardening waste in the Area of Waste Management des Cap de Barbaria from Monday, February 10.
The measure responds to the need to manage as a priority the disposal of the bags from the campaign against the pine processionary.
Temporary measure to prevent the spread of the processionary moth
As reported by the Conselleria de Medi Ambient, the suspension will be maintained until further notice, as the main objective is to destroy the bags of processionary by a controlled burning to prevent its spread on the island.
The authorities have warned that the accumulation of pruning debris could compromise the safety of the facilities and hinder the proper management of this waste.
Call for citizen collaboration
The Consell has requested the cooperation of residents and businesses of Formentera to avoid depositing garden waste while the suspension is in force.
They have also thanked the public for their understanding and have assured that they will inform about any new developments as soon as the reception of this waste is normalized.
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